Tennessee beats out Ohio State, Ole Miss to land 5-star 2027 RB
By David Wasson
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College football season is still over a month away, but the Tennessee Volunteers picked up a huge victory Wednesday – landing the commitment of 5-star running back David Gabriel Georges for the 2027 class.
Gabriel Georges, the 12th-best player in the nation and top player in Tennessee according to 247Sports Composite, chose to stay in-state and play for the Volunteers over offers from finalists Ole Miss and Ohio State.
The moment 5 RB David Gabriel Georges, the No. 1 recruit in the state of Tennessee, announced his commitment to the Vols! https://t.co/GA6kactnjZ pic.twitter.com/GcXAehyxzo
— Tri-Star Network (@TriStarNetwork) July 22, 2026
The 6-foot Gabriel Georges starred for Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tenn., last season – rushing for 1,749 yards and 27 touchdowns as a junior in 2025. The Red Raiders went 12-0 and captured the Division II-AAA state championship, a run that included Gabriel Georges popping for 435 yards and seven touchdowns against McCallie in the semifinals.
Originally from Quebec, Canada, Gabriel Georges earned Division II-AA Mr. Football honors in Tennessee as a sophomore in 2024 and again in 2025. He headlines an 18-player Volunteers 2027 class that also boasts six 4-star commitments. Gabriel Georges is the only running back committed to Tennessee so far in the 2027 cycle.
An APSE national award-winning writer and editor, David Wasson has almost four decades of experience in the print journalism business in Florida and Alabama. His work has also appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times and several national magazines and websites. His Twitter handle: @JustDWasson.
